Registered Nurse

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Current valid Tennessee drivers license.
• Must be able to provide direct patient care.
• Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience providing home health visits preferred.
• Ability to read and write consistent with job requirements.
• Has received the appropriate training related to various topics.

Essential Functions

• Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals.
• Ambulates the client as needed.
• Aids in certain treatments as ordered by the physician and approved by the supervisor.
• Aids in rehabilitative processes as needed.
• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan.
• Promotes client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household.
• Establishes a relationship with client and family which transmits trust and confidentiality.
• Prepares a report of his/her visit on the day it is performed and incorporates it into the clinical record weekly.
• Reports any changes in the client’s mental or physical condition or in his home situation to her immediate supervisor.
• Works with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the supervisor.
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, according to the Plan of Care.
• Follows universal precautions whenever giving any aspects of client care.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business activities and personnel.
• Completes supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including, but not limited to: visit reports, progress notes, and correspondence to supervisor for appropriate changes in plan of care recommendation.
• Attends team conferences when directed. Participates and offers input regarding the patient’s care and progress toward individual patient goals. Assists the supervisor in documenting above information and providing a progress report to the physician every 30 days.
• Understands and assures adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seeks guidance and further clarification of organizational policies, procedures, and processes when uncertainty/confusion arises.
• Provides input in the evaluation of other team member’s job performance upon request.
• Attends inservices, seminars, and other meetings as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.
• Participates willingly with special projects and overtime work when requested to do so.
• Maintains a professional attitude when working with staff, fostering the team philosophy and team environment for all personnel.
• Always provides proper notification and/or advance notice for absence or tardiness without abuse.
• Does not allow personal affairs to interfere with scheduled work time.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.

Functional Abilities

• Able to lift, turn, and transfer clients weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Able to carry bundles up stairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop and bend.
• Must be able to travel to prospective client’s place of residence.
• Must be able to read 12 point or larger type.
• Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.
• Must be able to write legibly.